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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Breakfast Braid

Delicious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Breakfast Braid for Cozy Mornings

This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Breakfast Braid offers a delightful blend of pumpkin and cream cheese, making it perfect for cozy autumn breakfasts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package Crescent Roll Dough Non-perforated preferred.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Slightly softened.
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar.
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend of aromatic spices.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling.
For the Topping
  • 1 tbsp Turbinado or Raw Sugar For added crunch.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For sweetening the glaze.
  • 2 tbsp Milk Adjust for glaze thickness.
  • 2 oz Extra Cream Cheese Enhances the glaze flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Carefully unroll the crescent dough onto the prepared parchment paper.
  3. Using a sharp knife, slice 4-inch diagonal strips along each long side of the dough, leaving a solid 4-inch center untouched.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. Mix until smooth.
  5. In another bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, the remaining granulated sugar, and another ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.
  6. Fold the ends of the dough over the filling, then fold the side strips over the top to create a braid pattern.
  7. Combine turbinado sugar with any remaining pumpkin pie spice and sprinkle over the braided dough.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. While the braid bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, cream cheese, and a splash of milk until smooth.
  10. Once baked, remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and drizzle with the glaze before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavor experience. Pair with coffee or a seasonal beverage.

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